Sodium Carbomer
Sodium Carbomer is a cosmetic ingredient used as an emulsion stabilising, film forming agent. It is used in 205 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | SODIUM CARBOMER |
| Function | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 73298-57-4 |
| Prevalence | 205 products (0.22% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 140 |
Used in
General Moisturizers 39%Serums 10.7%Facial Treatments 6.3%Eye Moisturizers 5.4%Body Lotions 4.9%Sheet Masks 3.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Sodium Carbomer do in skincare?
- Sodium Carbomer functions as an emulsion stabilising, film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Sodium Carbomer allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Sodium Carbomer?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (39% of its uses).
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